First MD appointment — are u going alone or bringing significant other?

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Hi everyone! I’m so thankful we have this forum to help each other along. I made my first MD appointment (it’s at about 8 weeks). The receptionist said that I can bring my spouse if I want to, but some people wait until the 20 week ultrasound because “you can see a little more.”  What is everyone doing? Are you going alone or bringing someone with you for the first appointment ?

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Alone, this is our second baby, hubby will probably just come to ultrasounds

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I'll be bringing my husband with me. It's our first, so I think it's important that he get to experience as much as possible with me. Plus I know having him there will make me feel more relaxed.

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My husband lived on a different continent during my first pregnancy and couldn’t come to appointments until the very end. I missed having him there, especially at the first one, which in my case had an ultrasound and we listened to the heart beat. I thought it was so exciting; it made it real. Fortunately I had a super nice doctor who took her time and allowed me to make a video on my phone to send to him. But still, if he could have been there, I would have preferred that. 
This time around (my second) I would still like him to come to some of the ultrasounds. It will be a while until he can really engage with my pregnancy, like feel kicks etc. Until then this is something that can make it real for him, too.

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with my last pregnancy my husband went to most of my appointments which really wasnt necessary. this time he will only go to ultrasounds

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Hubby is going with me. I want him to feel as involved as he can. And he wants to go

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Hubby always comes with me to my first appointment :)

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My husband is going, but this is our first! :)

First MD appointment — are u going alone or bringing significant other?

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